iRubric: Paragraph Rubric

The paragraph contains supporting detail sentences, such as facts, reasons, examples, and/or textual references, which expertly support and develop the main idea. The detail sentences are well organized, interesting, and help elaborate on the main topic in the paragraph.

The paragraph contains supporting detail sentences which adequately support the main idea/topic sentence. Detail sentences are organized and sufficiently help elaborate the main topic in the paragraph.

Few supporting detail sentences are provided. As a result, one or more of the paragraphs are underdeveloped. Another issue could be that the detail sentences provided do not all support the main idea in the topic sentence.

There is no evidence of supporting detail sentences or the detail sentences have little relevancy to the topic sentence.

All paragraphs demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, an capitalization. Word choice is precise, varied sentence structure. Excellent use of transitions. Any references to the text are properly documented.

Paragraphs contain some errors in spelling, and or punctuation and capitalization but not enough to detract from overall quality and understanding. Word choice is accurate and sentence structure is mostly varied. Appropriate choice of transitions. References to the text are properly documented.

There are several errors in spelling, punctuation and capitalization. Word choice is not always appropriate for task and few sentences vary in structure. Little evidence of transitions or some transitions are not used correctly. Some references to the text are not properly documented or some references are not documented.

Frequent errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization detract from the overall understanding of the work. Word choice is confusing and inaccurate. Sentences are awkward with little variation. No evidence of transition or the proper use of transitions.